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Easy flight from LA to Sonoma (and beyond) on Avelo Airlines

After hundreds of flights from hectic LAX, flying out of a small airport from the Los Angeles area feels luxurious for the ease alone. The brand new Avelo Airlines is now transporting guests nonstop from Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) to 11 destinations across the Western U.S. This is an exciting announcement for those of us ready to travel short distances on a plane. With rates as low … Continue reading Easy flight from LA to Sonoma (and beyond) on Avelo Airlines

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Top 12 Reasons to stay at the Fairmont, Kea Lani in Maui

This article was first posted on MoneyInc, July 2018.   The older I get the more I appreciate small boutique hotels, but that experience is hard to come by in Hawaii, short of getting your own condo, villa, or Airbnb rental. America loves to create grand beachside hotels with numerous pools, restaurants and a sense that you don’t ever have to leave the resort. Some of … Continue reading Top 12 Reasons to stay at the Fairmont, Kea Lani in Maui

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17 Unexpected Experiences on Maui, Hawaii

This article was first published on MoneyInc, July 2018. Hawaii is America, just a 5-hour flight from the West Coast, but in some ways feel so foreign. Each island is unique and has its own character. Maui, the “valley isle”, is considered one of the best places to visit in the US.  And while certain areas of Maui can feel overcrowded, the island’s diverse terrain … Continue reading 17 Unexpected Experiences on Maui, Hawaii

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Fermentation 101 at Live and Dine LA

Angeleno Magazine hosted another packed Live and Dine LA event at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica to celebrate their annual restaurant issue. Beautifully dressed guests mingled outside while sampling creative food bites and cocktails from LA’s most distinguished chefs, restaurants and mixologists. Chef Curtis Stone was hard at work at his station showcasing his restaurant Gwen while making time to snap selfies with fans. … Continue reading Fermentation 101 at Live and Dine LA

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LA’s Best honors educational programs at Family Brunch

LA’s BEST brought together an inspiring gathering of educators, innovators, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, to recognize honorees committed to providing children in Los Angeles brighter futures. LA’s BEST stands for Better Educated Students for Tomorrow, a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving more than 25,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program provides a … Continue reading LA’s Best honors educational programs at Family Brunch

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